Inspiration

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On the Road Paved by St. Francis 

For some, the idea of not putting roots down and staying in one place may seem daunting—even impossible. But for this author, it’s part and parcel of her Franciscan identity and response to God’s call. 

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Martha and Mary

Martha and Mary: Jesus Loves Them Both

Martha and Mary's handling of Jesus' visit has much to teach us in our own time.
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People cheer during a "Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth" concert at Times Square in New York City June 19, 2025.

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism

This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country -- an event marked by ...
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A member of the clergy holding an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe attends a vigil in Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles June 10, 2025, as protests against federal immigration sweeps continue.

USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’

"No one can turn a deaf ear to the palpable cries of anxiety and fear heard in communities throughout the country in the wake of a surge in immigration enforcement actions," said the leader of the nation's Catholic bishops in a June ...
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St. Anthony statue

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Well-Being

Life can often feel like, in St. Anthony’s words, “choppy water,” and we can indeed lose our sense of bearing when things get chaotic or even hostile.
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St. Anthony Statue

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Community

One of my favorite stories of St. Anthony is the one about how, during the final years of his life, the friars built Anthony a treehouse in a large walnut tree not far from the friary.
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Stability

St. Anthony can, through meditation and prayer, help us find a sense of calm long enough to hear God’s voice.
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